*Briella*
“You ready to be the center of attention again?"
I looked up from the vanity, staring at Kryzen through the mirror. I scoffed lightly, shaking my head. “I don't think I'll ever be ready for this kind of attention. Can't we just skip this thing and go swimming or something?"
Kryzen smirked at me and crossed the space between us to wrap his arms around my shoulders. He kissed my cheek before gazing at me in the mirror. “This is essentially your party," he reminded me. “It's only right that you are there to accept everyone's thanks."
I grimaced. “This is really all unnecessary," I said tiredly. I then glared at him. “It's not just me, you know. The Alpha announced that all four of us were being honored as heroes."
Kryzen shrugged his shoulders. “I'm sure it's just a formality t
